17 in Canada…Should I go to business school or pivot to cybersecurity? Feeling lost and need honest advice.

Hi everyone, I’m 17, living in Canada, and I’m supposed to start a 4 year Bachelor of Business Administration this September.

Lately, I’ve been seriously questioning whether this is the right move. The job market for business grads feels oversaturated, and I’m worried about spending 4 years and a lot of money only to end up in an entry level job I could have gotten without the degree.

I’ve been looking into cybersecurity as an alternative. From what I understand, you can start earning within 6–12 months if you study hard and get certified (like CompTIA Security+), and the field seems more future proof with better pay potential. But I don’t have any IT background yet.

If you were in my position 17 years old, no degree yet, in Canada what would you realistically do starting tomorrow? Is cybersecurity actually a safer bet, or am I overestimating how quickly I can get into the field?

Any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. I’m open to hearing about alternative paths too tech, trades, anything. I just want to make an informed choice before September.